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retrieve (EN)
verb, noun

verb “retrieve”

Infinitiv retrieve; hien retrieves; Verg. retrieved; Part. Verg. retrieved; Ger. retrieving
  1. to get something back that was lost or taken away
    After searching for hours, I finally retrieved my lost keys from under the couch.
  2. to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
    The firefighter retrieved the kitten from the burning building.
  3. to fix or make right a mistake or problem
    She apologized to retrieve the situation after her mistake caused a misunderstanding.
  4. to bring back a memory or piece of information from one's mind
    Recall is a mental process during which a person retrieves information from the past.
  5. to locate and access a file or piece of data from a computer or database
    The technician retrieved the document from the database.
  6. to go and bring back objects as part of a consistent behavior or activity, often for amusement
    The dog ran across the park to retrieve the stick its owner had thrown.
  7. to successfully hit back a ball that is hard to reach or play in a game
    The tennis player managed to retrieve a powerful serve, surprising her opponent.

noun “retrieve”

Singular retrieve, Plural retrieves
  1. the act of getting something back
    The successful retrieve of the data was a relief to the research team.
  2. the act of successfully hitting back a difficult ball in a game
    His impressive retrieve at the net won him the match point.